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April 12th, 2015 - 1:41 am § in Misc.

BUCHENWALD 71: Why 71?

It is already April 12 today in Germany. I am writing this on the 11th of April in Seattle, but it is now April 12 in Germany.  This 12th of April is  70 years after General Patten’s ceremonial entry into Buchenwald. The day is being celebrated .. if that term is acceptable .. by some of t[...]

April 12th, 2015 - 1:34 am § in Misc.

70th Anniversary of Death of FDR

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April 12th, 2015 - 1:15 am § in Christianity, Religion

Before ISIS: The Sack of Constantinople by The Crusaders

On 12 April 1204 the Crusaders of the fourth Crusade attacked Constantinople.  (Click image for Wikipedia) The Crusaders looted, terrorized, and vandalized Constantinople for three days.   The famous bronze horses from the Hippodrome were sent back to adorn the facade of St Mark’s Basilica [...]